by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Orange Coast College ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The area studies major at Orange Coast College is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Area Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Orange Coast College paid an average of $412 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $46 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,888 |
| Fees | $104 | $104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,465 | $1,465 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,159 | $19,159 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,428 | $4,428 |
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Orange Coast College does not offer an online option for its area studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Orange Coast College Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a associate's degree in area studies from Orange Coast College. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Orange Coast College with a associate's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
